"Anne trusts a questionable scientist who may have found a way to get back to Amphibia."
Tw: swearing
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Well, a few "interesting" things have happened on Earth in a while. First, it turns out that Andrias is sending robots here to kill Anne. However, the robots did not try to kill you or even harm you. Just trying to catch. You concluded that Leviathan doesn't want to kill you. Second, you were able to admit to others that you still love Andrias and that you believe he can be "fixed". You saw the uncertain looks of your friends, but they tried to support you. You saw that they felt sorry for you because you fell in love with such a villain, and because of this you were constantly depressed. And yet you haven't told your friends that you want to live in Amphibia. You are such a coward. Third, it turned out that the FBI themselves declassified the Plantars, and now they are hunting for them! Fourth, in the museum you made friends with a certain Dr. Jan, and she volunteered to help. Oh, and you also found a strange vase in the museum with a frog and a secret message. And finally, fifth, you are currently going to one laboratory, to a certain Dr. Frakes. Well, you knew her because Erik sometimes worked there, and also your friend Terri! This place hasn't changed since you went missing. You came to the door that led to the director's office. Anne knocked.
— Ugh! I keep telling you kids, we don't have extra snacks back here! Oh--
— TERRIIII!
You ran up to them and hugged very tightly.
— [Y/n]! Wow, I haven't seen you in a VERY long time! Where have you been? What happened to you?
— This is a different and VERY long story! — you remembered Anne and the frogs from behind.
— Um, I'm sorry, [Y/n], but who are these... four?
Hell, you didn't even come up with a lie! They won't let you in just because you want to.
— Um, uh... we're... reporters! Yes, reporters!
— You... a reporter?
— Yeah! You know, I always went to schools to put on different shows, skits, performances... I decided to remember the good old days and... one of the teachers asked me to take these novice reporters to your laboratory. We also took one adult... — you meant Hop Pop, — We came to Dr. Frakes so she can answer some questions about... inter-dimensional travel..?
Suddenly Terri was pushed away and Dr. Frakes herself appeared. A short, elderly woman with long gray hair.
— At last, the media has caught wind of my amazing discovery! Oh, it's you, [Y/n].
Yeah, she never liked you.
— What kind of discovery?
— Oh, nothing big. Just a portal to another dimension!
— DID YOU SAY PORTAL?!
— Now, come with me! Terri! Music!
You went inside and the music started playing.
— The great Dr. Frakes may currently be stuck running the Brainasium and looking after hordes of snot-nosed brats, but that doesn't mean my research has stopped! Oh, no! Behold, Frakes Ferrofluid! Over here is an example of a Frakes Fractal--
While she was talking about her inventions, you decided to ask Terri:
— Erik is here today? He just wasn't home this morning, — you asked as quietly as possible.
— Yes, he's here. Working on some "secret project".
— Is he--
— Oh that Erik! — Frakes suddenly turned to you, — Obnoxious boy, comes and goes as he pleases, rude and lazy! And when he really works, he closes himself from everyone, saying "this is my secret invention, no one can see it"! Maybe I'll fire him soon, he's getting on my nerves!
Yes, typical Erik. But, without his efforts, even half of the things here would not have been invented.
— But it doesn't matter! We're here to see the ultimate invention! — she opened the door with a card, — Voila! The Frakes Portal Chamber! At first it all happened about a year ago, when a strange and very weak energy spread throughout the city. So weak that the portal opened only about the size of the palm of my hand. We heard some sounds of strange animals and music. Then, a few months later, a new flow of energy appeared, much stronger! The power of the portal was so strong that we almost got sucked in. Since then, we've been able to repeat the anomaly several times. But no matter how many times I do it, no one believes me! Everyone says that my images are faked. Hard to get a good picture with all that magnetic distortion.
The same pictures appeared on the screens. But they were so blurry that it was hard to see anything clearly. But like, nothing looked like Amphibia.
— But here today, I will prove otherwise! Now who's ready to see me burst through space-time?
— Doctor, this process is still very unstable and dangerous. Should we really involve civilians?
— "UnStAbLe AnD dAnGeRoUs." Fine, fine! We'll let the press decide!
You trusted Terri's words more. They were more responsible and careful in these matters.
— I think one of those pictures is Amphibia. I'm almost somewhat certain about it!
— I don't know, Hopediah... honestly, I don't see anything that looks like Amphibia.
— [Y/n] may be right. The images look pretty fuzzy. And besides, we just came to ask questions.
— Okay, but can we at least look through it?
— Please, Anne? We'd be able to see home again!
— No! We have no idea what will happen! It's too dangerous!
Plantars fell to the floor and began to cry. Anne looked at you uncertainly. You just shrugged.
— Fine! Just a peek. But then you're not allowed to be sad for the rest of your lives. Got it?
The mood of the frogs immediately improved.
— All right, Dr. Frakes, let's see that portal.
— That's what I'm talking about, baby!
Dr. Frakes began to set up the portal, then turned it on. And it worked! You have been waiting for what will appear there to see that... it's not Amphibia. Well, that was to be expected. The portal turned off, then some kind of energy literally "pushed" you and knocked you to the ground. Damn, that was really dangerous.
— Unfortunately, I can only hold the portal open for about 5 seconds before it collapses and-- uh, were you three always giant talking frogs?
SHIT, THE PLANTARS DISGUISES FELL OFF!
— Um... so... I can explain...
— We're frog people from another dimension!
— We just wanna go home!
— WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING?!
Frakes began to "examine" them. Oh, you don't like this...
— Terri! Clear my schedule!
The doctor grabbed you by the collar and threw you aside! And then she pushed Boonchuy away! Damn, this woman is strong! You are unlucky enough to hit your head on a metal floor.
— Frakes Field activate!
She grabbed the frogs into a strange "prison" and ran out with them!
— Come back with my frog family! — Anne ran after them. Terri looked at you.
You and Terri ran after her, you were behind everyone.
— Terri, please don't let Frakes experiment on the Plantars!
They turned to you.
— Don't worry, I'll help them!
You continued to run along the corridor, and at that moment Erik was walking straight towards you. Frakes, Anne and Terri ran past him. He looked back at them.
— What the heck is going on here? — you ran close enough to him that you bumped into him slightly, — Hey, what's going on? Have you decided to play catch-up here?
— No, Dr. Frakes kidnapped the Plantars for experiments!
— And what did you expect from this old woman?
— I don't have time to talk! — you ran after the others. Meanwhile, Erik just shrugged his shoulders, hummed, and walked back to where he was originally going.
***
When you ran out into the main hall, you saw that Anne ran towards the dissection laboratory. You quickly ran to the stairs, ignoring the crowd of children. When you ran inside, you saw Anne standing next to the window into another room.
— You can't stop me, Anne! When I'm done, everyone will know my name!
— You're crazy, Dr. Fink!
— It's Frakes!
— Whatever...
You pressed your hands to the window.
— Everyone will only think of you as a crazy woman! RELEASE THEM IMMEDIATELY! — you knew that it was useless to hit the glass, since it was impenetrable.
— Ugh, you again? Should have banned you from entering here a long time ago.
— YOU WANTED TO BAN ME FROM HERE?!
— Anne, [Y/n]! — Terri appeared behind you, — Here, take my key card!
— Don't you dare, Terri! One e-mail from me, and you'll never work in any scientific field ever again! Do you really want to risk your entire career for these creatures?
— Yep, — Terri threw a card and hit right on the panel. Door opened.
— No! — however, Dr. Frakes activated all the levers, which caused the mechanisms to quickly approach the frogs. You with Anne wanted to attack her, but the lights and all the mechanisms that were in this room suddenly turned off. You were shocked to say the least.
— Huh? What the--
— What happened?!
— No time for this! [Y/n], release the Plantars!
You reached the frogs in the dark and broke the straps that held them back. When you started running out of the room, the light turned on again and everything worked. Terri locked Frakes inside.
— Terri, Terri! Stop it, Terri!
All six of you started to run away, however, after a while, Frakes ran out, holding a sawing device in her hands.
— What do we do, Anne?! She's after us and madder than a hornet!
— I have an idea. Terri, [Y/n], take the Plantars and go.
You both did just that.
— Here's a physics lesson for you, Anne. I'm bigger than you, and I have momentum! You can't stop me!
— I have a lesson for you too. Cookies really are the answer to all of life's problems! — Boonchuy threw cookies to Frakes, — Hey, kids! Snack time!
Oh god... kids are so scary and creepy sometimes...
— This is all your fault, Terri! You will never work again, you hear me?! Never again!
***
Now you were all driving home in Terri's car. Because of you, they lost their jobs.
— Look, guys. I'm doing my best to get us back to Amphibia, okay? And I get how much you miss it, but you gotta stop guilting me. I can't resist!
— Sorry, Anne...
— We should have known better... the Plantars always did have powerful guiltin' skills.
— But it doesn't work on me...
— You've always been weird, [Y/n], — Polly commented.
— I'M NOT WEIRD!
— But you three cost this poor lady her job and nearly got dissected!
— I think you all actually did me a favor. Frakes was brilliant, but also a huge jerk. This whole thing reminded me that science is for helping other, not just helping yourself.
— By the way, I'm still wondering who turned off the light... — you muttered.
— Probably Erik, — said Terri. Probably Erik... probably Erik!
— Probably Erik! This son of a jackal-- and he's going to be in trouble now, I suppose?
— More likely. But he has nothing to lose. He's been meaning to retire for a long time, — Terri giggled, — And I think the portal we'll build together will be more than enough to get me a grant.
— Wait... you mean...
Oh. My. God... they're going to help you?!
— Yep! I'm gonna help you get these goobers home.
— Yay! That's my girl, Terri! I knew I could count on you! — you hugged them as far as possible and patted them on the head.
— That's enough, [Y/n]! — Terri spoke with a smile and you sat back down.
— Thanks, Terri. You're a good people.
You drove in silence for a while. Until you decide to tell Terri:
— By the way, I'm going to move to Amphibia.
— WAIT, YOU WHAT--